All Discussions Tagged 'Beck' - Atheist Nexus2017-08-18T05:31:57Zhttp://atheistnexus.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Beck&feed=yes&xn_auth=no"Glenn Beck" Tops "Family Fued " survey about making out in a car.tag:atheistnexus.org,2014-02-14:2182797:Topic:23808692014-02-14T01:12:55.359ZEmma Lennonhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/EmmaLennon
<p>Survey says...WTF?! Now I didn't actually watch Family Feud when this was a question, but I came across an article mentioning it, and I feel I have to share it here</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/glenn-beck-tops-family-feud-survey-about-making-out-in-a-car">http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/glenn-beck-tops-family-feud-survey-about-making-out-in-a-car</a></p>
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<p>I posted a link to the article, which features a video from the episode of Family Feud. The Question…</p>
<p>Survey says...WTF?! Now I didn't actually watch Family Feud when this was a question, but I came across an article mentioning it, and I feel I have to share it here</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/glenn-beck-tops-family-feud-survey-about-making-out-in-a-car">http://www.buzzfeed.com/dorsey/glenn-beck-tops-family-feud-survey-about-making-out-in-a-car</a></p>
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<p>I posted a link to the article, which features a video from the episode of Family Feud. The Question was "Name something in a car two lovers may accidently turn on while making out", and the number one answer was "Glen Beck/Radio." That may be a crazy answer, but I for one, am glad the question wasn't "Who would you want to make out with in a car?" On the other hand though, the answer, in some context, could be misconstrued as "Glen Beck gets turned on by lovers making out in a car." (I apologize for any unpleasant mental images that may conjure up.)</p> Glenn Beck going to Israel in 2011 to advance Armageddontag:atheistnexus.org,2011-05-17:2182797:Topic:12689332011-05-17T15:59:59.530ZJim Mo.http://atheistnexus.org/profile/James459
<p>Glenn Beck is planning a rally in Israel the Summer of 2011. He is probably dreaming of forcing an obscure Mormon prophecy about a few of God's messengers being martyred in Jerusalem and their bodies lying in the streets for a few days before being brought back to life as a precursor to Armageddon.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glennbeck.com/2011/05/16/coming-this-summer-restoring-courage-in-israel/" target="_blank">Glenn's Site</a></p>
<p>I predict it will cause a lot of push back from the…</p>
<p>Glenn Beck is planning a rally in Israel the Summer of 2011. He is probably dreaming of forcing an obscure Mormon prophecy about a few of God's messengers being martyred in Jerusalem and their bodies lying in the streets for a few days before being brought back to life as a precursor to Armageddon.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glennbeck.com/2011/05/16/coming-this-summer-restoring-courage-in-israel/" target="_blank">Glenn's Site</a></p>
<p>I predict it will cause a lot of push back from the powers that be in Jerusalem, but Beck already covers that by allowing for a rally of one.</p>
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<p>I think this thinly-veiled media charlatan is having the time of his life.</p> Tell Me Your Views on the Tea Partytag:atheistnexus.org,2010-10-09:2182797:Topic:9975022010-10-09T05:31:07.973ZMaia Rodriguezhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MaiaRodriguez
I would like to do a piece on my blog, Releasing Religion, regarding mixing God &amp; government. And I'd like to know what opinions people have here about doing such a thing. Some points to mention are:<br></br><br></br>Glenn Beck is well known for arguing that we have misunderstood that founding fathers &amp; their desire to keep church &amp; state separate. Holding his rally on 8/28, he gathered 150.000 people to hear him talk about bringing out country "back to God". What do you think it would…
I would like to do a piece on my blog, Releasing Religion, regarding mixing God &amp; government. And I'd like to know what opinions people have here about doing such a thing. Some points to mention are:<br/><br/>Glenn Beck is well known for arguing that we have misunderstood that founding fathers &amp; their desire to keep church &amp; state separate. Holding his rally on 8/28, he gathered 150.000 people to hear him talk about bringing out country "back to God". What do you think it would do to our country to "get back to God"? <br/><br/>The Tea Party has been called racist Chrisotcrats. In their recent convention, most conference sessions began with prayers. What do you think of the Tea Party? Do you know very little about them? Do you know a lot? Please share your thoughts here.<br/><br/>The piece will be posted on <a href="http://www.releasingreligion.blogspot.com">www.releasingreligion.blogspot.com</a><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/> Lies and Facts about the "Ground Zero Mosque"tag:atheistnexus.org,2010-10-02:2182797:Topic:9919772010-10-02T07:11:14.123ZMaia Rodriguezhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/MaiaRodriguez
Has anyone seen this fantastic article on the controversial Mosque? You can find it here by visiting this link: <a href="http://2parse.com/?p=5211">http://2parse.com/?p=5211</a>. My best friend (who happens to be a devout Christian &amp; unfortunately watches Glenn Beck) got into a discussion with me about this the other day. Apparently she'd seen some fellow come on the Glenn Beck show &amp; declare that he'd gotten proof that the Iman was linked to Al Quaeda. I'm like, "Seriously,…
Has anyone seen this fantastic article on the controversial Mosque? You can find it here by visiting this link: <a href="http://2parse.com/?p=5211">http://2parse.com/?p=5211</a>. My best friend (who happens to be a devout Christian &amp; unfortunately watches Glenn Beck) got into a discussion with me about this the other day. Apparently she'd seen some fellow come on the Glenn Beck show &amp; declare that he'd gotten proof that the Iman was linked to Al Quaeda. I'm like, "Seriously, Christina, you need to stop watching Glenn Beck."<br/><br/>Come visit my atheism blog at <a href="http://www.releasingreligion.blogspot.com/">http://www.releasingreligion.blogspot.com</a> for more fun religious/political content like this!<br/> The Palin - Beck Ticket: It's a No-Brainer!tag:atheistnexus.org,2010-09-10:2182797:Topic:9711102010-09-10T00:33:50.443ZLarryLhttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/LarryL
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><img alt="" src="http://api.ning.com/files/M0YyWegjIlROYBua66rdPtZdT6ohsOwvUwhV3aI8PxyoIzHBhqq2TkEombuWEBYBDCWdRrCJt9457a45Q0*14IMWC5r4b12X/PalinBeck.png?width=721"/></p> Human Rights and God go hand in hand according to Glenn Becktag:atheistnexus.org,2010-08-29:2182797:Topic:9610962010-08-29T15:40:07.794ZIvan Reyeshttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/IvanReyes
I was watching the news last night and they had a segment where Glenn <br></br>
Beck talks about how there must be a God, otherwise where do we get our <br></br>
inalienable rights...that really bugged me...for one because I<br></br>
would not have known how to answer that and two the more that I thought about it the more I felt like we don't need God to have rights...So those who believe in Buddha they don't get human rights? Or they get less rights?<br></br><br></br>I think we are all humans, self aware, we feel…
I was watching the news last night and they had a segment where Glenn <br/>
Beck talks about how there must be a God, otherwise where do we get our <br/>
inalienable rights...that really bugged me...for one because I<br/>
would not have known how to answer that and two the more that I thought about it the more I felt like we don't need God to have rights...So those who believe in Buddha they don't get human rights? Or they get less rights?<br/><br/>I think we are all humans, self aware, we feel pain and can empathize with others even animals. We deserve to be treated humanely because we are...self aware, and we can understand others pain. We deserve rights because no one else's rights should be above my own not even the government's...<br/><br/>What do you all think?<br/><br/> Glenn Beck & Shelley the Republicantag:atheistnexus.org,2009-10-09:2182797:Topic:5450832009-10-09T23:53:04.222ZEric P. Metzehttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/Metzae
For those that don't know, there has been a persistent rumor that Faux News commentator <a href="http://shelleytherepublican.com/2009/09/02/time-to-defend-glen-beck-he-did-not-murder-a-young-girl-in-1990.aspx" target="_blank">Glenn Beck raped and murdered a young girl in 1990</a>. It's very likely an <a href="http://untruths.info/glenn-beck-raped-and-murdered-a-young-girl-in-1990/" target="_blank">untruth</a>, but Beck has yet to deny these claims. So the rumor persists.<br />
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But fear not! Beck has…
For those that don't know, there has been a persistent rumor that Faux News commentator <a href="http://shelleytherepublican.com/2009/09/02/time-to-defend-glen-beck-he-did-not-murder-a-young-girl-in-1990.aspx" target="_blank">Glenn Beck raped and murdered a young girl in 1990</a>. It's very likely an <a href="http://untruths.info/glenn-beck-raped-and-murdered-a-young-girl-in-1990/" target="_blank">untruth</a>, but Beck has yet to deny these claims. So the rumor persists.<br />
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But fear not! Beck has a throng of supporters, most notably Shelley the Republican. <a href="http://shelleytherepublican.com/2009/09/02/time-to-defend-glen-beck-he-did-not-murder-a-young-girl-in-1990.aspx" target="_blank">Shelley's blog post defending Beck</a> is the stuff of internet legend. Trust me, it's worth bookmarking.<br />
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<b>Fair warning:</b> <em>Do yourself a favor</em> and resist the urge to post a comment until you've read the comments that are already posted. Because, really, the comments are the reason you'll want to visit the blog. They are a frenetic mix of sheer genius, staggering idiocy, acute awareness, and complete obliviousness. Recent History Lesson- Why the Very "Loud" Extremists Should Not Be Fearedtag:atheistnexus.org,2009-10-03:2182797:Topic:5314892009-10-03T12:45:38.698ZNatehttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/Nate65
<b>The Wizard of Beck</b><br />
By DAVID BROOKS<br />
Published: October 2, 2009<br />
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Let us take a trip back into history. Not ancient history. Recent history. It is the winter of 2007. The presidential primaries are approaching. The talk jocks like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and the rest are over the moon about Fred Thompson. They’re weak at the knees at the thought of Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, they are hurling torrents of abuse at the unreliable deviationists: John McCain and Mike Huckabee.<br />
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Yet…
<b>The Wizard of Beck</b><br />
By DAVID BROOKS<br />
Published: October 2, 2009<br />
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Let us take a trip back into history. Not ancient history. Recent history. It is the winter of 2007. The presidential primaries are approaching. The talk jocks like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and the rest are over the moon about Fred Thompson. They’re weak at the knees at the thought of Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, they are hurling torrents of abuse at the unreliable deviationists: John McCain and Mike Huckabee.<br />
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Yet somehow, despite the fervor of the great microphone giants, the Thompson campaign flops like a fish. Despite the schoolgirl delight from the radio studios, the Romney campaign underperforms.<br />
Meanwhile, Huckabee surges. Limbaugh attacks him, but social conservatives flock.<br />
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Along comes New Hampshire and McCain wins! Republican voters have not heeded their masters in the media. Before long, South Carolina looms as the crucial point of the race. The contest is effectively between Romney and McCain. The talk jocks are now in spittle-flecked furor. Day after day, whole programs are dedicated to hurling abuse at McCain and everybody ever associated with him. The jocks are threatening to unleash their angry millions.<br />
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Yet the imaginary armies do not materialize. McCain wins the South Carolina primary and goes on to win the nomination. The talk jocks can’t even deliver the conservative voters who show up at Republican primaries. They can’t even deliver South Carolina!<br />
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So what is the theme of our history lesson? It is a story of remarkable volume and utter weakness. It is the story of media mavens who claim to represent a hidden majority but who in fact represent a mere niche — even in the Republican Party. It is a story as old as “The Wizard of Oz,” of grand illusions and small men behind the curtain.<br />
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But, of course, we shouldn’t be surprised by this story. Over the past few years the talk jocks have demonstrated their real-world weakness time and again. Back in 2006, they threatened to build a new majority on anti-immigration fervor. Republicans like J.D. Hayworth and Randy Graf, both of Arizona, built their House election campaigns under that banner. But these two didn’t march to glory. Both lost their campaigns.<br />
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In 2008, after McCain had won his nomination, Limbaugh turned his attention to the Democratic race. He commanded his followers to vote in the Democratic primaries for Hillary Clinton because “we need Barack Obama bloodied up politically.” Todd Donovan of Western Washington University has looked at data from 38 states and could find no strong evidence that significant numbers of people actually did what Limbaugh commanded. Rush blared the trumpets, but few of his Dittoheads advanced.<br />
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Over the years, I have asked many politicians what happens when Limbaugh and his colleagues attack. The story is always the same. Hundreds of calls come in. The receptionists are miserable. But the numbers back home do not move. There is no effect on the favorability rating or the re-election prospects. In the media world, he is a giant. In the real world, he’s not.<br />
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But this is not merely a story of weakness. It is a story of resilience. For no matter how often their hollowness is exposed, the jocks still reweave the myth of their own power. They still ride the airwaves claiming to speak for millions. They still confuse listeners with voters. And they are aided in this endeavor by their enablers. They are enabled by cynical Democrats, who love to claim that Rush Limbaugh controls the G.O.P. They are enabled by lazy pundits who find it easier to argue with showmen than with people whose opinions are based on knowledge. They are enabled by the slightly educated snobs who believe that Glenn Beck really is the voice of Middle America.<br />
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So the myth returns. Just months after the election and the humiliation, everyone is again convinced that Limbaugh, Beck, Hannity and the rest possess real power. And the saddest thing is that even Republican politicians come to believe it. They mistake media for reality. They pre-emptively surrender to armies that don’t exist.<br />
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They pay more attention to Rush’s imaginary millions than to the real voters down the street. The Republican Party is unpopular because it’s more interested in pleasing Rush’s ghosts than actual people. The party is leaderless right now because nobody has the guts to step outside the rigid parameters enforced by the radio jocks and create a new party identity. The party is losing because it has adopted a radio entertainer’s niche-building strategy, while abandoning the politician’s coalition-building strategy.<br />
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The rise of Beck, Hannity, Bill O’Reilly and the rest has correlated almost perfectly with the decline of the G.O.P. But it’s not because the talk jocks have real power. It’s because they have illusory power, because Republicans hear the media mythology and fall for it every time.<br />
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This article has been revised to reflect the following correction:<br />
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Correction: October 3, 2009<br />
A column on Friday by David Brooks incorrectly described the 2006 campaign by Randy Graf of Arizona for a House seat. He was trying to win the seat for the first time; he was not running for re-election.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/opinion/02brooks.html?em">http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/opinion/02brooks.html?em</a> Glenn Beck Calls ALL Americans to Action (as long as you are a theist).tag:atheistnexus.org,2009-03-01:2182797:Topic:2419842009-03-01T20:52:44.466ZRichard Hayneshttp://atheistnexus.org/profile/admin
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Our buddy Glenn Beck is at it <a href="http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21018/">again</a>.<br />
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In an attempt to start another “Boston Tea Party,” he is calling those who love America to action. He is asking that everyone join a local <a href="http://www.meetup.com/WeSurroundThemGathering/">MeetUp group</a> and meet…
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Our buddy Glenn Beck is at it <a href="http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/21018/">again</a>.<br />
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In an attempt to start another “Boston Tea Party,” he is calling those who love America to action. He is asking that everyone join a local <a href="http://www.meetup.com/WeSurroundThemGathering/">MeetUp group</a> and meet together on Friday March 13th at 5pm ET to watch his program on the Fox News Channel.<br />
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He’s calling on ALL, Republicans and Democrats.<br />
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He wants to return to “We The People.”<br />
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He wants to stop America from becoming a socialist country.<br />
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If you, my fellow nontheist, agree and want to “restore” your country, don’t bother. <i>Atheists are not welcome.</i><br />
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<b>Below are Beck’s Nine Principles he wants you to agree on:</b><br />
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1. America is good.<br />
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<i><b>2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.</b></i><br />
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3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.<br />
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4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.<br />
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5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.<br />
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6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.<br />
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7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.<br />
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8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.<br />
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9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.<br />
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<b>And here is his 12 Values:</b><br />
• Honesty<br />
• Reverence<br />
• Hope<br />
• Thrift<br />
• Humility<br />
• Charity<br />
• Sincerity<br />
• Moderation<br />
• Hard Work<br />
• Courage<br />
• Personal Responsibility<br />
• Friendship<br />
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Beck goes on to say that you have to agree with at least 7 of the principles to participate. But why is number 2 even on the list? What does believing in a god(s) have to do with anything? Can atheists not be concerned citizens? Are we not a part of "We The People?"<br />
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Beck wants us to send a digital version of your picture to: <a href="mailto:wesurroundthem@foxnews.com">wesurroundthem@foxnews.com</a> to show our support.<br />
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Please join me in emailing Beck and letting him know that his continued bigotry will not be tolerated. Also, feel free to send him a picture of you with something added to make it clear you are an nontheist.<br />
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<b>Some ideas:</b><br />
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• Send him a picture of you holding copy of Dawkins's "God Delusion."<br />
• Send him a picture holding the American Flag and wearing an atheist t-shirt.<br />
• Send him a picture of you holding an "Atheist Nexus" sign.<br />
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If you do any of these things, please send a copy of the picture to me, and I will post it on the front page.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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<a href="http://atheistnexus.org/profile/admin">Brother Richard</a><br />
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This evening I received an anonymous email stating that Glenn Beck was going to respond to the multitude of emails he received from atheists.<br />
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Watching his show, I was amazed that he didn't mention Atheist Nexus by name. He obviously has received <a href="http://atheistnexus.org/forum/topics/glenn-beck-calls-all-americans">our message</a>. Unfortunately, he has made it clear, that nontheists are not welcome in his view of America.<br />
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When the video is available, I will post it here.<br />
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<i>Below is a letter I have sent him, please excuse the length, and feel free to send him your comments:</i> <a href="mailto:me@glennbeck.com">me@glennbeck.com</a><br />
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Mr. Beck,<br />
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I am outraged by your continual bigoted reference to the non-religious in America. If you would have said similar things about Catholics or Jews, you would be kicked off the air faster than Don Imus. In fact, if you called us nappy-haired hoes, it would have been less detestable.<br />
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Based on today's show, you need to amend your website to now say Principle Number 2 is not optional. American nontheists, who may have wanted to participate in Friday’s event, might be mislead by your statement that one only needs to agree with 7 of your Principles.<br />
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Why did your expert panel not include at least one secular historian? Did you feel there religious men were sufficient to provide a “fair and balanced” accounting of American history? How can you with one breath cry about the godless forcing their views down your throat, and then with the other shove your views down theirs? How can you call yourself a Libertarian? Possibly you should no longer invite atheists like Penn Jillette to be a guest of your program.<br />
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Do you really believe the Golden Rule implies that an individual must believe in God and that he be the center of their life? Really? I would recommend doing a simple internet search. You will find that the Golden Rule was a treasured principle long before it was uttered by Jesus. One of the oldest forms was attributed to Confucius, “Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” Believe me when I tell you the majority of atheists live by, and cherish this principle. In fact, we would love it if all religious people would actually live by it as well.<br />
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It is quite sad that nontheists are not welcome to participate in your event. I guess we interested nonbelievers will have to settle for our own version of the Boston Tea Party, and include bigots like yourself to our protest. Since the Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans during the dissent, we should choose some form of garb that would heap upon you the same respect you give us (magic underwear maybe?).<br />
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Whether you like it or not, many Americans are realizing they can be good moral people, and can raise ethical children, without the superstitions of religion. They are finding new ways to appreciate the great traditions and rituals that were once provided by their churches, and incorporating them into a wonderful, fulfilling, and beautiful life. One based in reality.<br />
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How dare you sir. You owe an apology to me and the millions of nontheist Americans. To borrow a phrase from another minority, “We’re here. We’re godless. Get used to it!”<br />
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Brother Richard<br />
<a href="http://atheistnexus.org">http://atheistnexus.org</a><br />
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As an addendum, I thought I would add to your quotes of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. I'll also include Presidents 2-4 to round out the founders of our great Country.<br />
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<b>Benjamin Franklin</b><br />
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<i>"Lighthouses are more helpful than churches."<br />
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"He (the Rev. Mr. Whitefield) used, indeed, sometimes to pray for my conversion, but never had the satisfaction of believing that his prayers were heard."<br />
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"In the affairs of the world, men are saved, not by faith, but by the want of it."<br />
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"I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life, I absenteed myself from Christian assemblies."</i><br />
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<b>George Washington</b><br />
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<i>“Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their [not our?] religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.”</i><br />
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<b>John Adams</b><br />
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<i>"The divinity of Jesus is made a convenient cover for absurdity."<br />
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"The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion."<br />
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“It will never be pretended that any persons employed in that service [formation of the American governments] had interviews with the gods, or were in any degree under the influence of Heaven...”</i><br />
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<b>Thomas Jefferson</b><br />
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<i>"Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear."<br />
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"I do not find in orthodox Christianity one redeeming feature."<br />
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"Religions are all alike - founded upon fables and mythologies."<br />
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"Where the preamble declares, that coercion is a departure from the plan of the holy author of our religion, an amendment was proposed by inserting "Jesus Christ," so that it would read "A departure from the plan of Jesus Christ, the holy author of our religion;" the insertion was rejected by the great majority, in proof that they meant to comprehend, within the mantle of its protection, the Jew and the Gentile, the Christian and Mohammedan, the Hindoo and Infidel of every denomination."</i><br />
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<b>James Madison</b><br />
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<i>"In no instance have . . . the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people."<br />
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"...the number, the industry, and the morality of the priesthood, and the devotion of the people, have been manifestly increased by the total separation of the church from the State"<br />
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"During almost fifteen centuries has the legal establishment of Christianity been on trial. What has been its fruits? More or less, in all places, pride and indolence in the clergy; ignorance and servility in the laity; in both, superstition, bigotry, and persecution."</i>